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Ceramic Shell Vases

Large Vallauris Shell Vase in Orange and Brown Majolica Ceramic
Large Vallauris Shell Vase in Orange and Brown Majolica Ceramic

Large Vallauris Shell Vase in Orange and Brown Majolica Ceramic

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Giant Mid-century Modern Vallauris Ceramid Shell Shaped Vase. France, 1950s-1960s. Colorful vase with mussel / shell design in glazed ceramic.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic
French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Giant Mid-century Modern Vallauris Ceramid Shell Shaped Vase. France, 1950s-1960s. Colorful vase with mussel / shell design in glazed ceramic.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Memphis Style Ceramic Vase Shell by Florio Keramia
Memphis Style Ceramic Vase Shell by Florio Keramia

Memphis Style Ceramic Vase Shell by Florio Keramia

By Florio Keramia

Located in Debrecen, HU

This beautiful Florio Keramia ceramic vase has an abstract pattern and a glossy finish. Original piece, handmade in the 1990s with a vintage feel. The vase is 11 cm long, 35 cm high ...

Category

1990s European Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ebb Tide Vase Fish & Shell Pink Speckled Ceramic Vase by Hull Pottery
Ebb Tide Vase Fish & Shell Pink Speckled Ceramic Vase by Hull Pottery

Ebb Tide Vase Fish & Shell Pink Speckled Ceramic Vase by Hull Pottery

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Mid-century Ebb Tide Vase Fish Shell Pink Speckled Ceramic by Hull Pottery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Shell Ceramic Vase or Planter in Ivory Crackle Glaze
Vintage Japanese Shell Ceramic Vase or Planter in Ivory Crackle Glaze

Vintage Japanese Shell Ceramic Vase or Planter in Ivory Crackle Glaze

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautifully sculptural vintage ceramic shell form vase crafted in Japan, featuring an elegant clam shell silhouette with richly textured ridged detailing and a soft ivory crackle g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Stars And Shells Vase
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Stars And Shells Vase

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Stars And Shells Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This original vintage studio pottery vase exemplifies the expressive craftsmanship and organic sensibility of mid-century ceramic art.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1940s Art Deco Cream Yellow Shell Vase, Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden
1940s Art Deco Cream Yellow Shell Vase, Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden

1940s Art Deco Cream Yellow Shell Vase, Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden

By Rörstrand, Royal Copenhagen, Vicke Lindstrand, Harald Östergren, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Stunning Swedish Art Deco ceramic sea shell shaped vase by acclaimed Swedish designer Vicke Lindstrand.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

French Majolica Vase with Fishs and Shells, circa 1880
French Majolica Vase with Fishs and Shells, circa 1880

French Majolica Vase with Fishs and Shells, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica vase with fishs and shells, circa 1880. Bamboo handles.   

Category

Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Mid Century Modern Carstens Tönnieshof Tortoise Shell 15" Pottery Vase - a Pair
Mid Century Modern Carstens Tönnieshof Tortoise Shell 15" Pottery Vase - a Pair

Mid Century Modern Carstens Tönnieshof Tortoise Shell 15" Pottery Vase - a Pair

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage German Mid Century Modern Carstens Tönnieshof "Tortoise Shell" Painted 15" Pottery Vase - a Pair. Item features brown pink and white glazed finish, tall sculptural form, mark...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s

Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s

By Gerhard Liebenthron

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Gerhard Liebenthron Information: Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen 1925 †2005 Decade: 1970s This ori...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s

Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s

By Gerhard Liebenthron

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Gerhard Liebenthron Information: Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen 1925 †2005 Decade: 1970s This ori...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1962
Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1962

Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1962

By Gerhard Liebenthron

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic pottery object Designer and producer: Gerhard Liebenthron Information: Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen 1925 †2005 Decade: 1960s This origi...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

1940s Art Deco Cobalt Blue Shell Shaped Vase, Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden
1940s Art Deco Cobalt Blue Shell Shaped Vase, Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden

1940s Art Deco Cobalt Blue Shell Shaped Vase, Vicke Lindstrand, Sweden

By Vicke Lindstrand, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Stunning Swedish Art Deco ceramic sea shell shaped vase by acclaimed Swedish designer Vicke Lindstrand.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Fritz and Floyd Sea Shell Ceramic Jar, Organic Modern Design, 1989
Fritz and Floyd Sea Shell Ceramic Jar, Organic Modern Design, 1989

Fritz and Floyd Sea Shell Ceramic Jar, Organic Modern Design, 1989

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful coastal ceramic jar or planter in a sea shell shape with faux coral handle by Fritz sndvFloyd.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1960s
Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1960s

Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1960s

By Gerhard Liebenthron

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Gerhard Liebenthron Information: Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen 1925 †2005 Decade: 1970s This ori...

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Large White VÅGA Shell Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Large White VÅGA Shell Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Large White VÅGA Shell Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Bromma, SE

Wilhelm Kåge Shell Formed Vase "Våga" by Gustavsberg. Creamy white Stoneware Vase with Carrara Glaze. 1950s. Good vintage condition with light signs of wear. Small production crack...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Abundance II, sand coloured ceramic vessel with shells & flourishes by Jo Taylor
Abundance II, sand coloured ceramic vessel with shells & flourishes by Jo Taylor

Abundance II, sand coloured ceramic vessel with shells & flourishes by Jo Taylor

By Jo Taylor

Located in London, GB

'Abundance II' is a unique ceramic sculpture by the British artist, Jo Taylor. Taylor’s inspiration comes from highly decorative architectural features such as ornate plaster ceili...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vintage Boho Pressed Turtle Shell Pattern Ceramic Tray
Vintage Boho Pressed Turtle Shell Pattern Ceramic Tray

Vintage Boho Pressed Turtle Shell Pattern Ceramic Tray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring natural beauty into your space with this Vintage Boho Pressed Turtle Shell Ceramic Tray. Perfect for American-style interiors, this unique tray features a detailed pressed turt...

Category

Late 20th Century American Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

French Monumental Majolica Shell Vase Circa 1880
French Monumental Majolica Shell Vase Circa 1880

French Monumental Majolica Shell Vase Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning monumental Majolica pink clamshell jardiniere, circa 1880. This yellow and brown footed shell is decorated with coral,seaweeds and yellow sponges.

Category

Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Art Deco 1930s Abingdon Ceramic Shell Tray Pastel Blue
Art Deco 1930s Abingdon Ceramic Shell Tray Pastel Blue

Art Deco 1930s Abingdon Ceramic Shell Tray Pastel Blue

By Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and unique antique pastel blue colored decorative tray/dish. The art deco shell-like pattern makes this piece a centerpiece in itself. Great condition. Great addition to yo...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Large Majolica Shell Vase Nautilus Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890
Large Majolica Shell Vase Nautilus Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890

Large Majolica Shell Vase Nautilus Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica Shell Nautilus Vase Urn signed Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890. The base is decorated with shells and coral. H / 8 inches , W / 10 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

16th Century Cambodian Shipwrecked Vessel With Natural Shells And Barnacles
16th Century Cambodian Shipwrecked Vessel With Natural Shells And Barnacles

16th Century Cambodian Shipwrecked Vessel With Natural Shells And Barnacles

Located in New York, NY

16th century Cambodian vessel found from shipwreck of the coast of Cambodia. Beautiful natural shells and barnacles from being under water for hundreds of years. Museum quality

Category

Antique 16th Century Cambodian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Shell Jardiniere Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Shell Jardiniere Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Shell Jardiniere Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Majolica Shell Jardiniere signed Sarreguemines. Coral base.

Category

Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Spanish 1940s Terracotta Large Olive Jar, Shell Motifs and Lime Finish
Spanish 1940s Terracotta Large Olive Jar, Shell Motifs and Lime Finish

Spanish 1940s Terracotta Large Olive Jar, Shell Motifs and Lime Finish

Located in Barcelona, ES

Handmade terracotta olive jar with shell motifs, Spain, 1930s On an antique traditional preserving / storage jar from Andalusia a coat of lime was applied creating shell motifs thor...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Country Jars

Materials

Limestone

19th Century English Majolica George Jones Shell Centerpiece Jardinière
19th Century English Majolica George Jones Shell Centerpiece Jardinière

19th Century English Majolica George Jones Shell Centerpiece Jardinière

By George Jones & Sons

Located in Darien, CT

A striking antique English ceramic shell-form centerpiece modeled as a large shell resting on coral branches. The restrained color palate - a creamy white exterior speckled with soft...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Ceramic Bohemian Vase Two Female Figures Royal Dux Shell Centerpiece
Art Nouveau Ceramic Bohemian Vase Two Female Figures Royal Dux Shell Centerpiece

Art Nouveau Ceramic Bohemian Vase Two Female Figures Royal Dux Shell Centerpiece

By Royal Dux

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Nouveau ceramic bowl female figures embracing a seashell that rests stylized foliage. May be used as a decorative statue, a planter, a vase, a centerpiece, a fruit bowl etc. Gr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese contemporary Tanoue Shinya Kara Shell vase, 2011
Japanese contemporary Tanoue Shinya Kara Shell vase, 2011

Japanese contemporary Tanoue Shinya Kara Shell vase, 2011

By Tanoue Shinya

Located in Uccle, BE

Tanoue Shinya, is a ceramic artist from Kyoto. His work is already placed in the Museum of Kyoto and the Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum as well as being shown at US museums (Cincinnati, P...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s
Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s

By Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Göteborg, SE

The shell vase is an impressive interior detail that can be used to create a focal point in the room. You can place it alone on a side table, shelf or windowsill, or use it as a beau...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s
Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s

By Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Göteborg, SE

The shell vase is an impressive interior detail that can be used to create a focal point in the room. You can place it alone on a side table, shelf or windowsill, or use it as a beau...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s
Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s

By Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Göteborg, SE

The shell vase is an impressive interior detail that can be used to create a focal point in the room. You can place it alone on a side table, shelf or windowsill, or use it as a beau...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chambost Ceramic Vase, circa 1950, France
Chambost Ceramic Vase, circa 1950, France

Chambost Ceramic Vase, circa 1950, France

By Chambost

Located in Brussels, BE

Paul Chambost egg shell ceramic vase, circa 1950, France. Dimensions: Height 20 cm, diameter 14 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Studio Potters, Seven Miniature Vases, Jugs and Snail Shells
Swedish Studio Potters, Seven Miniature Vases, Jugs and Snail Shells

Swedish Studio Potters, Seven Miniature Vases, Jugs and Snail Shells

Located in København, Copenhagen

Swedish studio potters, seven miniature vases, jugs and snail shells etc. Late 1900s. In perfect condition. Different shapes and glazes, including John Andersson for Höganäs. The...

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Italian Tuscan Vase Basket with Fishes Shells
20th Century Italian Tuscan Vase Basket with Fishes Shells

20th Century Italian Tuscan Vase Basket with Fishes Shells

Located in Milano, MI

Decorated and perforated ceramic basket realized with a circular vase with polychrome geometric decorations on the body and a relief decoration on the edge handmade by multiple shell...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Farsta, SE

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Farsta, SE

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s Beautiful shaped vase, model AUS. The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in good condition. Heigth...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Painted Faience Bagpipe Form Vase Signed HR Quimper
19th Century French Painted Faience Bagpipe Form Vase Signed HR Quimper

19th Century French Painted Faience Bagpipe Form Vase Signed HR Quimper

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a kitchen wall or a shelf with this elegant antique decorative vase. Created in Quimper, France circa 1890, the bagpipe shell-form ceramic vase with a bow at the pediment, i...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

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Ceramic Jug With Shell Polychrome Decoration
Ceramic Jug With Shell Polychrome Decoration

Ceramic Jug With Shell Polychrome Decoration

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H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in

Ceramic Jug With Shell Polychrome Decoration

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Ceramic jug with shell. Polychrome decoration, has an artistic and detailed design, combining softness and sophistication.

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Double Shell Deconstructed Lacquered Ceramic Vessel by Golem of Italy
Modern Double Shell Deconstructed Lacquered Ceramic Vessel by Golem of Italy

Modern Double Shell Deconstructed Lacquered Ceramic Vessel by Golem of Italy

By Golem

Located in Rome, Lazio

Modern double shell deconstructed lacquered ceramic vessel by Italian ceramic designer Golem. The spiral design of this vessel may evoke the very first step pyramids, it features six...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaux Arts Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vase and Shell Shaped Ceramic by Pol Chambost
Vase and Shell Shaped Ceramic by Pol Chambost

Vase and Shell Shaped Ceramic by Pol Chambost

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H 3.94 in W 14.97 in D 12.6 in

Vase and Shell Shaped Ceramic by Pol Chambost

By Pol Chambost

Located in Paris, ile de france

A vase and a shell shaped ceramic by renowned artist and ceramic maker Pol Chambost, France, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Italian Vintage Artistic Vase in Ceramic and Shells
20th Century Italian Vintage Artistic Vase in Ceramic and Shells

20th Century Italian Vintage Artistic Vase in Ceramic and Shells

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful artistic ceramic vase completely covered in real shells. Italian craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Coastal Abstract Nautilus Shell Glazed Ceramic Vases - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Abstract Nautilus Shell Glazed Ceramic Vases - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Abstract Nautilus Shell Glazed Ceramic Vases - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal vases. A chic abstract design of a Nautilus shell.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Shell & Coral Vase Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Shell & Coral Vase Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Shell & Coral Vase Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare shape 19th century Majolica Shell & Coral vase signed Sarreguemines Majolica. Decorated with crabs and shells.

Category

Antique 1870s French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Shell Vase Haviland & Co circa 1880
French Majolica Shell Vase Haviland & Co circa 1880

French Majolica Shell Vase Haviland & Co circa 1880

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Blue Shell Vase signed Haviland & Co Circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Iridescent Ceramic Shell Planter
Vintage Iridescent Ceramic Shell Planter

Vintage Iridescent Ceramic Shell Planter

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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

Vintage Iridescent Ceramic Shell Planter

Located in Fairfield, CA

A wonderful vintage planter in the shape of a shell. Features a beautiful white iridescent glossy finish and metallic bronze accents. Perfect for keeping a favorite plant.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century European Ceramic Jug in Tortoise Shell Tones
Mid-Century European Ceramic Jug in Tortoise Shell Tones

Mid-Century European Ceramic Jug in Tortoise Shell Tones

Located in High Point, NC

Crafted in Europe in the middle of the 20th century, this ceramic jug boasts a long sculptural handle, a wide mouth, a large body punctuated by a dainty waist and a conic base. Its t...

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1940 Royal Haeger by Royal Hickman's Shell Vase
1940 Royal Haeger by Royal Hickman's Shell Vase

1940 Royal Haeger by Royal Hickman's Shell Vase

By Royal Haeger

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Beautiful 1940’s Royal Haeger vase Number R 483 USA Designed by Hickman. Vase is a flowing seashell form, decorated in a lime green color with a white interior. t's a large vase with...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Natural Shells And Barnacles On Shipwreck Vase, Cambodia, 16th Century
Natural Shells And Barnacles On Shipwreck Vase, Cambodia, 16th Century

Natural Shells And Barnacles On Shipwreck Vase, Cambodia, 16th Century

Located in New York, NY

16th century Cambodian vessel found from shipwreck of the coast of Cambodia. Beautiful natural shells and barnacles from being under water for hundreds of years. Museum quality.

Category

Antique 16th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fossil Embossed Ceramic Vase by Kaiser
Fossil Embossed Ceramic Vase by Kaiser

Fossil Embossed Ceramic Vase by Kaiser

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H 10.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in

Fossil Embossed Ceramic Vase by Kaiser

Located in North Miami, FL

Wonderful bisque finish rectangular ceramic vase with embossed shell fossils. Original paper sticker attached and markings on bottom.

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20th Century German Vases

Large off white crackle glaze ceramic vase by Habitat 1980s
Large off white crackle glaze ceramic vase by Habitat 1980s

Large off white crackle glaze ceramic vase by Habitat 1980s

By Habitat International

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful large off white crackle glass shells ceramic vase produced by Habitat in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19th Century Majolica Shell with Birds Delphin Massier
Large 19th Century Majolica Shell with Birds Delphin Massier

Large 19th Century Majolica Shell with Birds Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning large Majolica shell with five birds, very colorful Delphin Massier. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family prod...

Category

Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Shell Form Vase Centrepiece
Glazed Ceramic Shell Form Vase Centrepiece

Glazed Ceramic Shell Form Vase Centrepiece

Located in Stamford, CT

Ceramic shell-form planter with exceptional pale green glaze with blue iridescence.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century French Ceramic Decorations, Set of Four
20th Century French Ceramic Decorations, Set of Four

20th Century French Ceramic Decorations, Set of Four

Located in High Point, NC

This set of vintage ceramic decorations comprises four pottery objects decorated with local shells: a clog, a bowl, a pot, and a small hemispheric repository. Made in France in the 2...

Category

20th Century French Folk Art Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Shell

19th Century Large Majolica Shell & Coral Jardiniere Sarreguemines
19th Century Large Majolica Shell & Coral Jardiniere Sarreguemines

19th Century Large Majolica Shell & Coral Jardiniere Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Large spectacular 19th century Majolica Shell & Coral jardiniere signed Sarreguemines Majolica. 20 inches Lenght.

Category

Antique 1870s French Aesthetic Movement Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Coastal Monumental Matte Glazed Nautilus Shell Cachepot - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Monumental Matte Glazed Nautilus Shell Cachepot - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Monumental Matte Glazed Nautilus Shell Cachepot - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage monumental matte Ceramic Cachepot. Chic nautilus shell design with a beautiful ripple design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Bohemian Planters, Cachepots a...

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Majolica Shells with Birds Swallows Jardinieres Circa 1890
Pair of Majolica Shells with Birds Swallows Jardinieres Circa 1890

Pair of Majolica Shells with Birds Swallows Jardinieres Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Pair of shells jardinieres with swallows circa 1890, the base is decorated with shells.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

White and Pale Pink Ceramic Unglazed Shell Motif Vase, Signed 1987
White and Pale Pink Ceramic Unglazed Shell Motif Vase, Signed 1987

White and Pale Pink Ceramic Unglazed Shell Motif Vase, Signed 1987

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful unglazed conch shell motif vase. This piece has a soft pink inside and unglazed plaster exterior. Dimensions: 9.75” tall 8.75” wide 5” deep.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Plaster

Original 1960 Ceramic Pottery Shell Vase by Piet Knepper for Mobach, Netherlands
Original 1960 Ceramic Pottery Shell Vase by Piet Knepper for Mobach, Netherlands

Original 1960 Ceramic Pottery Shell Vase by Piet Knepper for Mobach, Netherlands

By Piet Knepper, Mobach

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Ceramic shell bowl Producer: Mobach, Netherlands Designer: Piet Knepper Decade: 1960-1965 This original vintage Studio Pottery was ...

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s
Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s

By Vicke Lindstrand

Located in Göteborg, SE

The shell vase is an impressive interior detail that can be used to create a focal point in the room. You can place it alone on a side table, shelf or windowsill, or use it as a beau...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian White Ceramic Nautilus Shell Centrepiece Sculpture
Italian White Ceramic Nautilus Shell Centrepiece Sculpture

Italian White Ceramic Nautilus Shell Centrepiece Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A large vintage Italian white ceramic nautilus sea shell centrepiece sculpture, circa late 20th century, Italy.

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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nesting Green Ceramic Shell Pots
Nesting Green Ceramic Shell Pots

Nesting Green Ceramic Shell Pots

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H 6 in W 11 in D 7 in

Nesting Green Ceramic Shell Pots

Located in Malibu, CA

Glazed ceramic conch shell planter with self-draining interior pot. Muted green surface inner planter in ivory. Minor negligible chips.

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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Minton Majolica Shell Posy Aqua Vase
19th Century Minton Majolica Shell Posy Aqua Vase

19th Century Minton Majolica Shell Posy Aqua Vase

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica Shell Posy Aqua Vase signed Minton. modeled as a scallop supported by seaweeds.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Majolica Shell Ewer Vase Luneville, Circa 1880
Rare Majolica Shell Ewer Vase Luneville, Circa 1880

Rare Majolica Shell Ewer Vase Luneville, Circa 1880

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Elegant Majolica shell ewer vase Luneville, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Green Coquille Snail Shell Ceramic Cachepot, Mid-Century
Large Green Coquille Snail Shell Ceramic Cachepot, Mid-Century

Large Green Coquille Snail Shell Ceramic Cachepot, Mid-Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

Large ceramic cachepot or planter shaped like a snail shell, superb green glaze.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Water Gilt Gold Conch Shell Decorative Planter
Ceramic Water Gilt Gold Conch Shell Decorative Planter

Ceramic Water Gilt Gold Conch Shell Decorative Planter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ceramic Water Gilt Gold Conch Shell Decorative Planter - perfect as a stand alone decorative piece and also holds a plant, especially an orchid, to perfection.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Ceramic Pearl Pink Tridacna Clam Shell Bowl Planter or Centerpiece 1965 USA
Ceramic Pearl Pink Tridacna Clam Shell Bowl Planter or Centerpiece 1965 USA

Ceramic Pearl Pink Tridacna Clam Shell Bowl Planter or Centerpiece 1965 USA

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Large ceramic grotto-style clamshell with pink outer glaze and pearl white cream glaze on the inside. This ceramic clamshell has a beautiful shape. That outside is formed beautiful...

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Majolica Shells Wall Pockets Circa 1900
Pair of French Majolica Shells Wall Pockets Circa 1900

Pair of French Majolica Shells Wall Pockets Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of French Majolica Shells Wall Pockets Circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese contemporary Tanoue Shinya Kara Shell vase, 2011
Japanese contemporary Tanoue Shinya Kara Shell vase, 2011

Japanese contemporary Tanoue Shinya Kara Shell vase, 2011

By Tanoue Shinya

Located in Uccle, BE

Tanoue Shinya, is a ceramic artist from Kyoto. His work is already placed in the Museum of Kyoto and the Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum as well as being shown at US museums (Cincinnati, P...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Italian Ceramic Shell Vase with "Erotic" Theme
1950s Italian Ceramic Shell Vase with "Erotic" Theme

1950s Italian Ceramic Shell Vase with "Erotic" Theme

Located in Easton, PA

1950s Italian ceramic shell vase with erotic allusions to the female and male genitalia.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Shell and Coral Encrusted Vases
Shell and Coral Encrusted Vases

Shell and Coral Encrusted Vases

Located in Houston, TX

Collection of Antique Oriental storage vessels from a ship wreck. Encrusted with shells and coral. Three available.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

Materials

Coral

Small sea shell encrusted ceramic jars
Small sea shell encrusted ceramic jars

Small sea shell encrusted ceramic jars

Located in Westport, CT

A small ceramic ship wreck jars with beautiful encrustation of shells of a oysters, clams, and barnacles.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fritz & Floyd Metallic Silver Nautilus Shell Vase
Fritz & Floyd Metallic Silver Nautilus Shell Vase

Fritz & Floyd Metallic Silver Nautilus Shell Vase

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fritz and Floyd ceramic nautilus shell glazed in a metallic sliver glaze.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Light Case Shell Vase
Light Case Shell Vase

Light Case Shell Vase

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H 25 in Dm 16 in

Light Case Shell Vase

Located in New York, NY

Lime stacked shells vases

Category

Vintage 1950s French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Shell
Large Ceramic Shell

Large Ceramic Shell

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H 15 in W 15 in D 14 in

Large Ceramic Shell

Located in Dallas, TX

A large ceramic shell vase sculpture marked "made in Italy".

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Vintage 1970s Italian Ceramics

Memphis Milano Glazed Ceramic Vase Shell by Luciano Florio Paccagnella  1990s
Memphis Milano Glazed Ceramic Vase Shell by Luciano Florio Paccagnella  1990s

Memphis Milano Glazed Ceramic Vase Shell by Luciano Florio Paccagnella 1990s

By Luciano Florio Paccagnella

Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU

"Luciano Florio Paccagnella is a Memphis Group hero that has been forgotten by history. He designed the first invitation cards for the Memphis Group. Paccagnella was discovered by Ma...

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1990s Hungarian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Memphis Style Ceramic Vase by Florio Keramia, Italy

Located in Brussels, BE

Memphis Style Ceramic Vase by Florio Keramia, Italy

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Vintage 1980s Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Ceramic Shell Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of ceramic shell vases available for sale. Each of these unique ceramic shell vases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and majolica. There are 66 antique and vintage ceramic shell vases for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Ceramic shell vases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco ceramic shell vases are consistently popular styles. Many ceramic shell vases are appealing in their simplicity, but Vicke Lindstrand, Gerhard Liebenthron and Sarreguemines produced popular ceramic shell vases that are worth a look.

How Much are Ceramic Shell Vases?

Prices for ceramic shell vases start at $55 and top out at $39,500 with the average selling for $1,169.

Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.